The visit
to this Devi Jagadambi Temple, one of the UNESCO, World Heritage Sites, Khajuraho, was a part of
the “Bhopal, Udayagiri Rock Cut Caves, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Sanchi,
Bhojpur, and Khajuraho – of Madhya Pradesh Heritage walk” organized by the எண்திசை வரலாற்று மரபுநடைக்குழு, between 25th and 28th December 2024.
The Khajuraho temple complex is divided into three groups: Western, Eastern, and Southern. The Chausath Yogini and Lalguan Mahadeva are exempt from the above three groups because they are the farthest away.
Western
Group is the largest and most important. The temples in this group are dedicated to
Shiva, Ma Parvati, Jagathambi, Maha Vishnu, and the Sun. The Western Group consists
of the following temples.
Devi
Jagadambi Temple
This Devi Jagadambi Temple faces east.
This temple, named after the
presently enshrined image of Parvati in the sanctum, was originally dedicated
to lord Vishnu. This temple is on the same
platform/plinth as the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple on the north side. One of the
niches has the image of Varahi, one of the female forms of Varaha, and another
incarnation of Sakthi in a seated posture.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple stands on
a lofty platform and strikingly resembles the Chitragupta temple in respect of
plan, design, and general conception. However, the hall has a
square ceiling. The principal elements of the temple are the mukha-mandapa
(entrance porch), the maha-mandapa with lateral transepts, antarala, and
grabha-griha without ambulatory. A four-armed image of the god Vishnu is carved on
the door lintel of the sanctum. The temple is known for its sculptural
establishment.
Three bands of sculptures adorn the outer walls, and it is here, through the amorous couples and the surasundaris, that Chandella's art matures. Two very interesting iconographies are the three-headed, eight-armed Shiva and the Varaha form of Vishnu.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
The Chandela King Ganda Geva ruled for a short time (early 11th century), but the Chitragupta and Devi Jagadambi temples are attributed to him. The Vishwanath temple inscription was composed during his rule.
It is believed that Devi Jagdambi Temple and Kandariya Mahadeva Temple were built early, and both are on the same platform.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
On the platform
--- OM
SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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